Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Apple Leaf’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) system is a farm-level strategy designed to decrease pest pressures, including insects, weeds, pathogens, diseases, and mammals. Our comprehensive IPM consulting program includes weekly production-area inspections, detailed scouting reports, and pesticide recommendations.

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Our IPM staff members also serve as food safety consultants, trainers, and auditors, with credentials to audit under both GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) and non-GFSI schemes. Each full-time IPM staff member holds a pesticide license, ensuring expert guidance and compliance.

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Farm Inspections

Our trained scouts regularly visit your operation to inspect crops and grounds for invasive pests and other issues. We specialize in scouting tree fruits, berries, and small vegetables grown both outdoors and in greenhouses.

Our IPM strategy includes pest inspection services as well as soil, tissue, and water sampling, MRL testing, and crop quality testing. These elements are essential for most GFSI audits. Apple Leaf also offers group trainings and third-party certification services.

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Detailed Scouting Reports

Upon completing each site inspection, our scouts provide thorough reports of their findings and recommendations.

Pesticide Recommendations

While pesticide use is part of most pest management strategies, we advise on methods to reduce costs. We carefully review spray applications, assess pest levels, and offer accurate and efficient recommendations tailored to your needs. Apple Leaf complies with all USDA regulations and guidelines.

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